Afropop star Yemi Alade has opened a new chapter in her career with the release of her latest studio album, It’s Yemi Alade.
The project arrives as a confident statement from the veteran singer, bringing together different sides of her artistry while celebrating her African roots, personal journey, and the identity she has built throughout her career.
Across the album, Yemi moves comfortably through a colourful mix of Afropop, highlife, soukous, and contemporary dance sounds. The production is driven by lively percussion, guitar melodies, and prominent brass arrangements, giving the project the energetic feel that has long been associated with her music.
Among the standout moments is Ala Bekee, her collaboration with Don Jazzy, alongside songs such as General Market and Minister of Enjoyment.
Together, the records highlight Yemi’s ability to move between celebratory anthems, dancefloor-ready cuts, and more personal moments without losing her signature sound.
The album also sees Yemi draw from different African languages and musical traditions. Her lyrics touch on love, financial independence, cultural pride, gratitude, and the simple pleasures of life, with English, Pidgin, Igbo and Yoruba woven into her songwriting.
Rather than chasing a single sound, “It’s Yemi Alade” embraces the breadth of Yemi’s musical identity. Her powerful vocals remain at the centre of the project, carrying both its celebratory moments and its messages of resilience and self-belief.
With the new album, Yemi Alade once again puts her African identity front and centre, delivering a vibrant body of work that reflects the experience, confidence, and cultural influence she has accumulated over the years.
Listen to the “It’s Yemi Alade” album HERE